Week: Communication partner skills | AAConnect Online Class of 2026

Select activity What makes a good communication partner?

What makes a good communication partner? Forum

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This module is all about communication partners. You probably interact with many different communication partners across the day - that is anyone you might have a conversation or exchange with, in person or via another means (e.g. phone, text, email, etc.).

What do you think good communication partners do in conversations?
Select activity Communication Partner Self-Reflection - Question 1

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Select activity Communication Partner Self-Reflection - Question 2

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Select activity Communication Partner Self-Reflection - Question 3

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Select activity Communication Partner Self-Reflection - Question 4

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Select activity Communication Partner Self-Reflection - Question 5

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Select activity Module 7: What Makes a Good Communication Partner?

Module 7: What Makes a Good Communication Partner? File

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Select activity What to do When a Child Makes a "Mistake" on their AAC device

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In this video, Rachel describes how young people need time to explore their AAC systems in order to learn how to use them effectively.
Select activity Communication partner skills for AAC learners

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Read this article on strategies for communication partners.
Select activity Sisters having fun with partner-assisted scanning PODD!

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Select activity Kids+ 5 AAC Top Tips

Kids+ 5 AAC Top Tips File

This resource was created by Kids+ AAC Users and Speech Pathologists as a tip sheet for communication partners. Feel free to hand this out to those in your community who would benefit from it.
Select activity AAC Resource Roundup: Videos & Articles on Empowering Families

AAC Resource Roundup: Videos & Articles on Empowering Families URL

Whether by birth or by choice, families play such an important role in our lives. Browse the videos and articles to learn more about AAC and families.
Select activity Person-centred communication partner checklist

Person-centred communication partner checklist File

Use this checklist to identify the key strategies that are most helpful for AAC users and communication partners.

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